RBD 104

Late at night, under the fading moon,

Rudrick lit a lamp and opened a book.

It was The Complete Book of Flower Meanings, something he would normally never touch.

‘Veranus, Veranus…’

Rudrick quickly flipped through the pages, trying to find the name of the flower Milena had given him.

After a moment—

his hand stopped.

The meaning of the Veranus flower was:

I am proud of you.

Rudrick pressed a hand tightly against his chest.

He could feel his heart pounding pleasantly.

‘She… is proud of me.’

It was the first time.

The first time in his life that he had received such positive expectation.

Presenting his achievement in front of everyone.

And even the experience of being acknowledged by someone.

So all of these changes…

must have all come because of Milena.

A happy smile spread across Rudrick’s lips.

“I feel the same way, Lady Milena.”

But then—

Knock,…